3rd Sunday of Advent, December 14, 2025

ByRosemary December 14, 2025

Isaiah 35:  Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing.
James 5:  You too must be patient. Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Matthew 11:  Jesus said to them in reply,  “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.

John Cade’s Homily from last Sunday: 12-07-25 Homily -2nd Sunday of Advent

Thanks…
Music,  Ben & Shonda
Readers, Mary & Steve
Homily,   John Stack
Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade
The Magic Zoom makers,  Hue & Kevin
The Organization man, Richard
Final Blessing,  Rosemary

Remember these special people:

For all the people affected by natural disasters like floods, earthquakes etc; For the Ukraine and the Holy Land; For our new Pope, Leo XIV; For John Stack; For the Quinn’s daughter, Colleen with breast cancer; For Carrie’s son, Chase, who was in an auto accident; For Adam, that the doctors may find a remedy for his seizures; For Meredith ; For Tom Quinn; For Warren Wittek; For Tom Good; For Lambrini, John Cade’s wife, who is dealing with cancer ; For Allen Stryker; For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Hue; For Jackie; For Ron and Marilyn

Jackie’s sister, & friend, Lynn; For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Jean & Cliff Wright; from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford ; for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

Birthdays: Tom Good 12/14, Steve Bernasek 12/14, Connie Doherty 12/5, Ben Porter 12/18
Anniversaries:

Expenses: $ 340.00
Outreach: $ 30.00

Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

Brent thanks everyone for the gifts to the guys at Soul’s Harbor

Rosemary’s Blessing:

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve.
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey …

I asked for health, that I might do great things.
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things …

I asked for riches, that I might be happy.
I was given poverty, that I might be wise …

I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men.
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God …

I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life.
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things …

I got nothing I asked for—but everything I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.

I am, among men, most richly blessed”

Found on the body of a Confederate Soldier in the Civil War

John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at
9:30 at the ArtCentre of Plano,
902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.

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ByRosemary November 15, 2015
Rosemary's Blessing:

During this Thanksgiving month

As the autumn leaves fall softly upon the earth

And families come together

May gratitude permeate our spirits.

Mary Jane reading Daniel

Our Special Thanks
- For the Readings: Mary Jane & John
- For The Team: Georgie
- For the Communion Bread: Alison
- For the Wine & Cups: Jan & Sir Charlie
- For the Pictures: Rick & Mike
- For the coffee and extras: Mike & Geri, Jackie
- For the altar & sound: Jackie & Hue
- For the Music: Ray & Bethany
- For all who helped with communion
John reading Hebrews



Birthdays: John Anderlick (58 today), Blake & Blair (26, Monday), Diane McMahon (78, Wednesday), Frank Esparza (Thursday), Mary Ellen (Saturday)

Bob & Norma with their daughters, Melissa & Amy



Please Remember these special people:

For Jerry's back; For Bernadette's mom; For Dawn; For Barb Wittek's broken shoulder; For Frank; For Rose Banzhaf's 8 year old niece, Madeline; For Lisa Ackerman dealing with cancer; For Anthony; For a number of David McKeon's family who are having a rough time with health issues; For Frank & Mary's niece, Lisa, with cancer; For Stacey McKinley dealing with cancer; For Rosemary's sister, Patty and her husband, Lou; For John & Jean's son John Louis; For Jackie's friend Mary Moczygemba with cancer; For our good friend Kay in Ontario; For Connie's nephew, Fred; For Mary Jane Stevenson's son Philip, 34, sick & don't know why; The Quinn’s granddaughter, Mikayla;   For Maureen’s daughter, Kathleen, with cancer; For Jackie Urbanczyk's continued recovery;

Amy reading 1 Corinthians 13 on mariage.

Mike & Dee Miller's daughter, Lisa, not doing well & their friend, Don Fox; for Nina Tucker's dad, Art; For Sr. Patricia Otillio, a nun I worked with for years in Grand Coteau; Judy Thompson's dad in the hospital; John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli; Charlie's brother in law with cancer; Beth Dugan's dad struggling with prostate cancer; Frank’s sister, Grace Campos, 84, with stage one; Diane McClurg's mom having a hard time making the transition to assisted living;   For Jean and Cliff with mutual operations coming up;

Bob & Norma renewing their vows after 55 years.

Dick Thompson's daughter, Teri Jill & her cousin Terri. Barb & Warren's grandbabies, Leighton Elizabeth and Warren Phillip, & their friend Chris, plus Barb's dad & niece; Gilberto's mom and brother; Tom and Teresa Quinn's niece, Chawna, with cancer, plus Neva Flynn, Angel, and Diane Kreeitzer; Connie Doherty's mom and her sister, plus Kevin's cousin, Peter; for Mary Ellen; for our friends, sons, and daughters in the military, including Cole Carey, Ryan McClurg, and Chebino; cure for autism from Laura Chollick; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.

Tomi Jean, a granddaughter, sings Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

Your Finances, November 15, 2015

Expenses:   $1490.00

Outreach: $ 460.00

Donated today: Nothing this week.

Anybody know who let these characters out in public? Ladies' luncheon, Judy, Geri, Cathy, Jackie, Rosemary, Sandra, and Patricia.

Thanks for your Generosity, Everybody.

Have a Good Week, J.S

(214-783-0443)

Thanks, Zoe, for doing the candles. Enjoy your cupcake.

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      Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s People, provides for & challenges spiritual & total growth.

      Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged & make the world we live in a better place to live.

Victoria and Buddy say, "So long, Folks, See you next week."
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Announcements for March 25, 2007
ByRosemary March 27, 2007

Special Thanks:

For reading, Mary & Mary Ellen

For the Altar Bread, Angie Carroll

For Serving, Carmen & T.J.

For the Altar, donuts, muffins, coffee, & juice, Margie, Jackie, Lisa, Ray & Claire, & Margarita

For the Books & Communion Cups, Roy & Carol Strom, Beth & Rob Robinson

For ushering & all sorts of jobs, Cliff Wright

For the music, Ray & Wendy, Elliot & Hue, Rick & Jackie

Happy Birthday: Buddy Goode, Barb Wittek.

Happy Anniversary: Buddy & Cathy

Please Remember: Rosemary’s nephew definitely improving; Evelyn Mitzel & Les, who died March 9; Jean Atwood’s uncle Harry & aunt; Margarita’s sister Tina’s friend Evelyn with cancer; Jackie Ritter’s sister Sandy; little 5 month old Sadie with cancer, friend of Jack Carlson; Tom Quinn’s brother Tim; Nina Tucker’s friend Nancy with stage 4; Barb Senter’s mom, Margie’s mom, Dona & Cathy Goode’s mom; David Pastula & his companions in the military overseas, including Trey Bailey back from his 3rd deployment, Ryan McClurg, Matt Gardner, Chebino, & T.J.’s friend Aimee; David & Ofelia, Rita; Mary Ellen’s Christopher, Margaret, & Jim; George & Marianne’s sons & Linda’s son; Rob’s mom & dad; a cure for autism from Laura Chollick, & Kathleen Gallagher.

Spiritual Formation Schedule (CCD): We’ve started. Welcome!!

Your Finances:

March 25: Income for Running Expenses: $737.00

March 25: Income for Outreach Expenses: $1,099.00

Thanks for your Generosity!

Don’t forget! Next Saturday is the Trinity clean-up. Download directions to Rochester Park. Download Pperation Act Flyer.

Next Mass: April 1, 2007, Palm Sunday

Have a Great Week.

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ByRosemary March 24, 2013
Holy Week Info: Marlene has graciously welcomed us to celebrate both Holy Thursday and Good Friday at her house, 2017 Keystone Drive, Plano 75075. Starting 7:00. Welcome

Note: Next Sunday, Easter, bring flowers for the stage and you kids bring empty Easter Baskets.

Mike reading Luke's account of Jesus entering Jerusalem.

Rosemary’s Blessing:

On this Palm Sunday …

As we celebrate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem with palms and holy water

May we know how much God loves us

And in this knowledge, may we rejoice!

J & R Creations

Connie reading Isaiah 50.

Our Special Thanks
- For Reading: Denni & Tom, Mike, John, Connie & John
- For Serving: Georgie & Kevin
- For the Communion Bread: Jan & Claire
- For the Wine & Cups: Beth
- For the Music: Ray & Bethany
- For the Pictures & Video: John & Connie, Jan & Rick, Beth & Mike, & Claire
- For the coffee and pastries: Fred & Maureen, Jerry, Jackie & Jean
- For the altar & sound: Jackie & Hue
- Curtis: thanks for consenting to play the role of Jesus
John reading Philippians.

Birthdays: Joanie (Monday), Bill Poncik (Thursday), Barb Wittek, (Friday)

Do we have a rabbit in the house this week? Is that Zoe?

We Remember:

Chuck Pratt and his cancer; Tom Quinn's shoulder surgery coming up, plus Tom & Teresa's daughter, Colleen, with cancer; Barb & Warren's new grandbaby, Leighton Elizabeth; Bill Ekes eye operation recuperation;   Jim Butterly’s brother, Paul; Rose Banzhaf & the Banzhaf family on their new grandkid, Warren; Mary Hall who broke her foot; Barb & Warren's friend, Mike, fighting cancer, & Tara; Judy's Matt Larson with cancer, David, and Sue, her sister & Sue's husband, Jim; Janie's friend Wilbur; Gerald's mom really sick; Cathy Bambanek’s recuperation from her foot operation; Jean Wright's recovering from rotator cuff surgery;    Sue Tomas;   Mike & Dee’s daughter, Lisa;    Alexander Occhipinti; Mary Zachos' brother (Jessica Bresson's maid of honor) with a stroke; Rita

CC and Emma.

Bernadette Delgado's mom & Gilberto's mom;   Marilyn Ackerman's mom & brother, Dick;   Grace LeBlanc's niece Carlin, 13, with hodgkins; Tom & Teresa Quinn's niece, Chawna, with cancer, plus Neva Flynn, Angel, & Diane Kreeitzer; Connie Doherty's mom & her sister, plus Kevin's cousin, Peter, & John's dad in assisted living; Jean Wright's daughter, Mary;    Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret, & Jim; our friends, sons, & daughters in the military, including Cole Carey, Ryan McClurg, & Chebino; a cure for autism from Laura Chollick; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.

Cupcakes of The Week for Bill, Barb, and even John, who was receiving for his mother in law, Kaliope, 87 Saturday.

Your Finances: March 24, 2013

Expenses:     $1170.00

Outreach:     $ 765.00

We donated this week:

1.   Nothing Special this week.

    Thanks for your Generosity

Have a Great Week, J.S (214-783-0443)

Video: Rosemary's Blessing (20 sec.)



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      Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s People, provides for & challenges spiritual & total growth.

      Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged & make the world we live in a better place to live.
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ByRosemary September 16, 2012
Video: Rosemary doing her blessing (20 sec.)

Rosemary’s Blessing

… May God bless you with enough foolishness
to believe that you can make a difference
in this world & in your neighborhood,
so that you will courageously try
what you don't think you can do, but,
in Jesus Christ you'll have all the strength necessary.

"Troubadour: A Missionary Magazine," published by the Franciscan Missionary Society

Mike reading Isaiah

Our Special Thanks:
- For Reading: Mike & Geri
- For Serving: Kevin
- For the Communion Bread: Alison
- For the Wine Cups: Jan & Charlie
- For the Music: Ray & Shonda & Bethany
- For the Pictures & Video: Jan & Beth, Rick & Mike, John & Connie
- For the coffee and pastries: Tom & Lynda &Jackie
- For the altar & sound: Jackie & Hue
  Birthdays: Holly Kern (19 Saturday at UT), Audry Whitley (6 Monday), Taylor Read (20 Wednesday), Claire Zurchin (27 Wednesday), Daniel Fleming (24 Wednesday)

Geri reading James

Anniversaries:

Mark Anderlick & Julie Verdes (Day 1 today)

Chebino & Lydia (8^th Saturday)

Lynda & Tom (30^th Tuesday)

Rain at 9 thousand feet

We Remember

Erin McClurg's friend Chris Hutchins; Patricia’s husband, Fred, who had quadruple bypass Friday; Mike Moran's mom who died a few weeks ago; Fred Macchio's sister, Toni, who just died last night, Saturday; Bill Hammond's broken ankle; Alexander Occhipinti;    Diane McClurg's good friend, Suzy McGonigle with cancer;    Michael Kern’s dad;  Mary Zachos' brother (Jessica Bresson's maid of honor) with a stroke; Christine Drescher's grandmother Margie with a stroke; Lisa's Ackerman’s Louis & Jim;   Rita; Tom & Teresa Quinn's daughter Colleen with breast cancer;    Barb & Warren's friend, Mike, fighting cancer, & Tara; Bernadette Delgado's mom & Gilberto's mom;   Marilyn Ackerman's mom & brother, Dick;   Grace LeBlanc's niece Carlin, 13, with hodgkins; Tom & Teresa Quinn's niece, Chawna, with cancer, plus Neva Flynn, Angel, & Diane Kreeitzer; Connie Doherty's mom & her sister, plus Kevin's cousin, Peter, & John's dad in assisted living; Jean Wright's daughter, Mary; Kerry's sister Maura with her second cancer;   Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret, & Jim; our friends, sons, & daughters in the military, including Ryan McClurg & Chebino; George & Marianne's sons & Linda's son, plus Stacie & Ben White & their niece with leukemia; a cure for autism from Laura Chollick; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.

The Team at Lone Pine Lake, about 10 thousand feet

Your Finances: September 16, 2012

Expenses:    $ 1047.00

Outreach:    $ 460.00

Thanks for your Generosity

Have a Great Week, J.S (214-783-0443)

JSM Mission-Faith Statement

      Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s People, provides for & challenges spiritual & total growth.

      Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged & make the world we live in a better place to live.
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ByRosemary April 18, 2010

Rosemary’s Blessing:

May the sun bring you new energy by day,

May the moon softly restore you by night,

May the rain wash away your worries,

May the breeze blow new strength into your being.

Apache Blessing

Special Thanks:

· For Reading: John & Alison DeGenova

· For the Communion Bread: Gayle

· For Serving: Kevin

· For the Wine Cups & Cross: Rob & Beth

· For the Music: Ray & Shonda

· For the Pictures: Charlie & Beth & Tom

· For the altar & sound: Margie & Hue

· For the coffee & cake: Ron & Marilyn & Joan

Happy Birthday: David Meyer, Alexandra Froebe (21), Fred Macchio (anniversary also), Jerry Gleason (76)

Happy Anniversary:

John & Alison DeGenova (16th)

John & Connie Doherty (19th)

Mike & Angie Carroll (20th)

Tony & Jo Whitley (32nd)

Fred & Maureen Macchio (47th)

Please Remember:

Marilyn Ackerman's mother who broke her hip; Jim Drescher; Jean Wright's daughter, Mary & sister, Judy; Margarita's friends Dave & Nakomis; David Hoover; Kathy Pieper’s sister, Michelle Guinigundo; Jackie Ritter's friends Bob Minarik with cancer & Todd Fred with leukemia; Angie Carroll's mom, Mary Lou Kendrick, with cancer; Mark Leutkemeyer's friend, Guy Knight, down with terminal cancer; Wally Banzhaf's sister Chris with cancer; Kerry's sister Maura with her second cancer; Theresa McClure's dad; Theresa Quinn's dad; for the recuperation of Jerry's right knee; Celeste's niece, Lexi Colmenero; Matt Baggert & his family & parents; Christine Drescher's Grandmother; Rita Dore; Margie Weynant; Hugh Bivona's sick friends Bob & Bonnie; Rick Urbanczyk’s mom, Irene; Richard Froebe's dad; Warren & Barb's friends Jerry & also Casey in a bad motorcycle accident; Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret, & Jim; Tom & Teresa's friend Neva Flynn with cancer & Teresa's niece, Angel & friend, Diane Kreitzer; Margie's mom; Donna & Cathy Goode's mom; our friends, sons, & daughters in the military, including Trey Bailey, Ryan McClurg, Matt Gardner, Chebino, Lisa's nephew Kristopher; George & Marianne's sons & Linda's son and Marianne's mom Marguerite, plus Stacie & Ben White & their niece with leukemia; a cure for autism from Laura Chollick; Dawn's friend Jessica & Aunt Ann & Hector; Fred's friend John with cancer; Casey & Rob plus Cameron & Reid, Trey and Brady; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.

Next Big Community Party: May 1, The 5th Anniversary Party, 6:00 P.M., Heritage Farm this year (on 15th just east of Custer & Vines, south side), covered dish, music a la Hue, hay rides pulled by donkeys for the kids, in door and out door fun, and renewal of vows.

Picture 1: The DeGenovas read, John and

Picture 2: Alison

Picture 3: The Delgado Clan: Randolph with Georgie in his lap, Michelle, Bernadette and Gilberto with Zoe

Picture 4: Tom Fleming, our board president, giving the quarterly financial report

Video: John & Lambrini explaining the marriage seminar.

Check out the Quads: http://gerwerbabies.blogspot.com

Your Finances: April 18:

Income for Running Expenses: $ 2,552.00

Income for Outreach Expenses: $ 770.00

Last Week's Finances: April 11:

Running Expenses: $ 955.00

Outreach Expenses: $ 510.00

Operations Income/Expenses Q1 2010

Balance from 2009	26,028.33
Income	17,425.95
Expenses	16,585.55
		Music	2,950.00
		Liturgy	269.58
		Salary/ Taxes	6,459.00
		Rent/ Insurance	5,573.00
		Coffee/ Doughnuts	204.00
		Misc	1,129.97
Balance End of Q1	26,868.73


Local Outreach Income/Expenses Q1 2010

Balance from 2009	6,801.19
Income	8,176.50
Expenses	8,400.00
		Local Needs	1,400.00
		CCAC	6,000.00
		Misc	1,000.00
Balance End of Q1	6,577.69



Schwab Cash	292.80
Cashed Stock	4,115.09
CD	17,236.33

Thanks for the Generosity

Have a Great Week, J.S (214-783-0443)

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ByRosemary October 23, 2011
Rosemary's Blessing:

May we know that we are loved,

And because of that love,

May we love ourselves,

Love our neighbor by giving unto them, and

Love our God by living life to the fullest.

J and R Creations

Special Thanks:
- For Reading: The Shaws, Lily & Scott
- For Serving: Kevin
- For the Communion Bread: Alison
- For the Wine Cups: Sir Charlie & Jan
- For the Music: Ray & Bethany & Jon
- For the Pictures & Video: Jan & Beth & Richard
- For the altar & sound: Jackie & Hue
- For the coffee & specials: Mike Carrell, Jackie & Joan
Special Notice:  This Sunday, October 30, we will anticipate the celebration of All Saints & All Souls. Please bring pictures of those you would like to remember in a special way. We will put them on the stage like we usually do for this feast.

Birthdays: Cara Kless (3 today)*, Zoe (3), Patricia Jansky (13th), Debbie Braun, Chuck Pratt (73)

Anniversaries:

Ed & Christine Kless (7th today)*parents of Cara

Please Remember:

Bernadette Delgado's brother, Danny, & Gilberto's mom;    Chuck Pratt's recuperation; Judy Carrell's mom, Marie, 93; Jackie Ritter's good friend, Narges Akbari, with colon cancer; Marilyn Ackerman's brother, Dick, recuperating from a back operation;   Grace LeBlanc's niece Carlin, 13, with hodgkins; Warren & Barb's friend, Mike, fighting cancer & Barb's dad with hip surgery; Charlie Sawtelle's buddy, Moe, with cancer; Mike & Dee's daughter; Jack Carlson's brother, Bob, with a stroke; Tom & Teresa Quinn's niece, Chawna, with cancer, plus Neva Flynn, Angel, & Diane Kreeitzer; Connie Doherty's mom & her sister, plus Kevin's cousin, Peter, & John's dad moving into assisted living; Jean Wright's daughter, Mary; Angie Carroll's mom, Mary Lou Kendrick, with cancer; Kerry's sister Maura with her second cancer; Theresa McClure's dad; Theresa Quinn's dad; Rita Dore; Hugh Bivona's sick friends Bob & Bonnie; Rick Urbanczyk’s mom, Irene; Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret, & Jim; our friends, sons, & daughters in the military, including Trey Bailey, Ryan McClurg, Chebino; George & Marianne's sons & Linda's son, plus Stacie & Ben White & their niece with leukemia; a cure for autism from Laura Chollick; Fred's friend John with cancer; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.



Picture 1:    The Shaws, Lily and

Picture 2:    Scott

Picture 3:    The Front Row

Picture 4:    Rosemary blessing

       Video:    Mass Beginning

Finances: October 23, 2011

Expenses:   $1730.00

Outreach:   $1125.00

Thanks for your Generosity

Have a Great Week, J.S (214-783-0443)

JSM Mission-Faith Statement

      Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s People, provides for & challenges spiritual & total growth

      Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged & make the world we live in a better place to live.
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